Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-30
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THE CUP WILL STAY HERE.
THE VOLUNTEER WILL AGAIN WIN
CHAMBERLAIN AND GLADSTONE.
MICHAEL DAWTT's VISIT TO AMeRIc,
MICHAEL DAVITT,S VISIT.
He Comes AZ q Private Citizen, not ON
the Leagues Business.
TIE IRISH SENTIMENT IN NEW YoRK-PATRIcK FORD
REASONS WHY he IS NOT A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Is DIVIDED AND MUST NOT BE REUNITED.

Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
NEW YORK, Sept 30.-Michael Dav1tt, the Irish
agitator is on the ocean and is now nearing New
York. He sailed from Queenstown on the pod.
after telling correspondent that he was going to
visit New York on strictly private business and
not as an emissary OF the league or OF Messrs.
Gladstone and Parnell The prominent Ir1shmen
In this city say that 1t is true that Mr.. Davitt
comes on private business but it is also true that
being at all times and In all places friend OF the
Irish cause, he will not neglect to ascertain, by
personal contact just what is the feeling In this
city concerning the affairs OF Erin. There has
been or late an intensify1ng OF the sentiment
which is always in an IrIshman's heart when Eng
land is mentioned. The murders in Mitchelstown
and violent coercive measures elsewhere have not
been without their eject on this side OF the At
lantic. Among the extremists here there has been
considerable talk OF dynamite. The city contains
great number OF men like lyman, the reputed
No. l, who had grievances distinctly personal and
who always think OF dynamite first when any new
oppression is practiced. 1t has been said that
great dynamite plots were Matching here, and that
the secret warfare on England would be resumed.
But in spite Of all these rumors OF plots there is
very strong majority; in fact, an overwhelming
number who look upon the subject in different
light.
EDITOR PATRICK FORDS vIRwS
Editor Patrick Ford, Of the Irish World voiced
the sentiment Of the conservative Irishmen very
well in an interview with your correspondent yes
terday. His view Of the question may be taken
as representative, and 1t is certainly worthy OF
consideration. He probably hates England III the
word Is taken to mean English policy toward Ire
iano) as much as any 1rtshman. But" says he,
there are two Englands now. Once the liberals
and tories were pract1c ally united In their oppres
lieve that Gladstone represents true majority OF
me English people, 80 that II general election
were taken next month 1t would result in the
an England divided against ITSELF and anything
that should tend to unite 1t would be greatly to
our our Disadvantage No Irisnman. therefore, who
loves his country can afford to consider assault
upon England. Dynamite operations would
strengthen the tories, and in their strength would
a NOT f OF
In Ireland. There would probably be few
Irishmen who would regret 1t II a party
eviction were blown up. do not say a that We We
should advocate any such thing, but we could not
IN reason be expected to regrettt: On the other
hand, every friend OF Ireland would be sorry to see
a dynamite explosion in England. 1t would drive
many Liberals away from Mr.. Gladstone; 1t would
be
GREAT MISFORTUNE TO IRELAND.
can safely say that there Is no real division OF
sentiment on this point In America. We are
united, and we place our hope upon the fact that
England is divided. 1t would be sad pity If any.
thing occurred TO reunite her against us. Wecan-
not tell when the present government may have
to go before the people; we hope 1t may come
soon; we look for victory on the right side. The
differences among us here in America merely
Mantle question. we ali hope for home rule: vast
majority would like to see Ireland govern herself
independently. The question is one OF expediency.
the larger party has all the wealth and the re-
sources OF warfare. II cannot be done. Neither
is secret warfare to be advocated while we have
so good hope OF home rule soon by peaceable
means; but when 1t comes to resistance Of present
tyranny in Ireland, we cannot help sympathiZing
with those who defend their homes and If blood
place the guilt. nave yet TO see the first Ameri-
can.aside from empty. brained youths who ape
pathiZe with the Irish peasant when he attacks
the police who would destroy his home. So We are
sending money to Ireland TO aid those who are
evtcted because 1t is crime there for any one to
shelter such unfortunates. That is our work now;
you can set down the stories OF dynamite plot
Matching In New York as 1ct1onS."
DAvITT DON'T WANT A PUBLIC RECEPTION.
Speaking OF Mr.. Davitts visit Mr.. Ford said that
he did not believe that gentleman would speak in
pubic or that he desired any public reception. He
believed that Mr.. Davitt would do his best to stop
any such demonstration IL 1t were organized here.
MI; Dayitt's visit may very likely relate to prop
any rate all the Irishmen here will be glad to see
him, and they will extend to him every possible
private courtesy. Doubtless he will be made to
understand that the sympathies OF Ir1shmen here
are even more strongly with their AFFLICTED coun-
trymen since the recent shedding OF blood.
It Is worthy OF notice that the difference among
the Irish Americans which was caused by MI.
OBrien's refusal to speak at the public meeting
In Union Square is now completely obliterated,
The difficulty was in reality matter OF q moment
Crowds came to hear MI. O'Br1en at O'Clock; at
9 o'clock they were disappointed, in an hour more
they were angry, and next day there was a great
deal Of unfayorable comment. But the lapse Of
time ana the recent troubles In Ireland which
have brought MIR. OBrien into prominence as
sufferer for the cause have removed any disagree
able feeling which might have remained assOcta-
ted with his name. 1t is the custom Of Editor
Ford and men like him to ''shape their policy to
support the men in the gap" as he phrases it;
that is to give all possible aid to those most accu
rately and cOnspicuously engaged In the struggle
II is that position In which OBrien is now placed
and he has thus secured the united support OF his
cOuntrymen at home and abroad.
By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 3O.-Among the passengers who
landed this morning from the White Star Steamer
Britannia was Michael Dav1tt, the distinguished
Irish ag1tatOr. He was cordially welcomed to
Americas shores by several prominent Irish
Americans and the party drove to the Firth
Avenue Hotel. Mr.. Dav1tt looks well though lit
tie older than when he last visited this country.
He excused himself from the reporters saying that
he needed rest.